Sanford, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from the mid-70s to the high 80s, while average winter temperatures can dip into the low 40s. The area gets ample rainfall throughout the year with more rain than snow in the winter months. The town is prone to thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes which can bring strong winds and heavy rains.
Sanford, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sanford averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Sanford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sanford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year